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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 704.25 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 704.25 and 370.66 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 704.25 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/704.25 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 704.25 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 261,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,037.31/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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